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Online mood tracker helps bipolar and depression patients manage medications using graphical mood charts, a mood journal, text-message reminders to take medications, and caregiver information sharing.

Bipolar disorder is a common and disabling psychiatric illness. It often misdiagnosed particularly in patients presenting with depressive episodes. In

At least 14% of people with bipolar disorder suffer from lifetime eating disorders. Compare this to 4-9% in the general population. Bipolar disorder alone is difficult to manage, even if the person is high functioning. It requires daily monitoring of...

Bipolar disorder is a behavioral health condition in which sufferers experience extreme mood swings. Although bipolar disorder can have serious repercussions for sufferers, it is manageable with the help of a behavioral health specialist. Could bipolar disorder be to blame for your symptoms? Here are some of the signs that you should consider talking to your physician about these symptoms.

Participating in a faith community could give you a boost when you need it and buffer you against difficulties, even life-threatening ones.

A person who has been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder shares her personal story, struggle with the illness and treatment, and her acceptance and recovery.

Life expectancy in patients with bipolar disorder has been reported to be decreased by 11 to 20 years. These calculations are based on data for individuals at the age of 15 years. However, this may be...

Bipolar disorder is marked by extreme mood swings. Can drinking alcohol amplify them?

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that affects millions of people from all walks of life.

What is cyclothymia and how is it different from Bipolar disorder? In this video I compare the symptoms of bipolar disorder versus cyclothymic disorder, disc...

Comorbid conditions are the rule in bipolar disorder. Here are some of the disorders that commonly occur alongside bipolar. More at Breaking Bipolar blog.

“I don’t want you to feel sorry for me. I just want you to accept me.”

Seldom does a person suffering from severe mental illness find relief right away. More likely it involves a protracted journey through medication and psychotherapy, or such treatments as transcranial magnetic stimulation or electroconvulsive therapy. Now research underway at the Vancouver General and University of B.C. hospitals is investigating new treatments for depression and bipolar disorder — two leading mental illnesses that will affect five per cent of the population this year.

Braz J Med Biol Res. 2012 Sep;45(9):862-8. Epub 2012 Jun 28. Comparative Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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Rutgers research indicates lithium may prevent brain cell damage
Monday, May 8, 2017
By Robin Lally
A drug used to treat bipolar disorder and other forms of depression may help to preserve brain function and prevent nerve cells from dying in people with a traumatic brain injury, according to a new Rutgers University study
Traumatic brain injury is a major cause…

Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Depression and Bipolar Disorder All Linked To Metal Toxicants Such As Lead and Mercury

Perhaps you’re troubled by lingering sadness or hopelessness, or you’re noticing changes in sleeping or eating habits, a lack of energy, trouble concentrating or a loss of interest in activities you used to find pleasurable. These symptoms may indicate depression or a related illness. But how do you know for sure
Talking with a doctor about what’s bothering you is the most direct route to determining…

Machine learning could train software to spot verbal tics associated with schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder.

For people with depression and bipolar disorder, addressing sleep is one of the most important areas of treatment—and the maintenance of wellness.

Many people are familiar with seasonal affective disorder , or SAD, as a form of depression that comes to the surface during the winter. SAD is traditionally liked to seasonal changes like lower light levels (hello, Daylight Savings), cooler temperatures, and lifestyle changes. But there's another kind of seasonal affective disorder that hits when the weather gets nicer. Reverse SAD is a condition that affects your…